
Money-Saving Main Dishes
Crafting Affordable and Nutritious Main Courses with Money-Saving RecipesBy United States. Agricultural Research Service. Human Nutrition Research Division, United States. Agricultural Research Service. Consumer and Food Economics Research DivisionLength1h 59m
About this audiobook
Money-Saving Main Dishes presents a captivating exploration of culinary creativity that prioritizes economic efficiency without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. This anthology gathers a diverse array of recipes that navigate the complex relationship between financial frugality and dietary fulfillment, mirroring the broader historical shifts towards sustainable living and mindful consumption. As we delve into the collection, we encounter a multitude of dishes that not only tantalize the taste buds but challenge the notion of home cooking, moving beyond mere sustenance to articulate a story of culinary innovation within economic constraints. Contributed by the United States Agricultural Research Service's Human Nutrition Research Division and Consumer and Food Economics Research Division, the editors are seasoned scholars and practitioners in the field of economic nutrition. Their expertise provides a solid foundation for understanding the socio-economic context of these recipes, positioning the anthology as an insightful commentary on post-war America'Äôs dining tables. The collective experience of these divisions brings together a historical narrative interwoven with the burgeoning consumer economics and nutrition sciences, illuminating the cross-section of tradition, practicality, and culinary evolution. This anthology is a must-read for those looking to deepen their understanding of mid-century American culinary practices. It offers an invaluable lens into the period's economic and cultural landscapes through the language of food. Through these pages, readers will uncover innovative solutions and diverse perspectives, engaging with a time when resourcefulness was a necessity, and flavor, a cherished luxury. Money-Saving Main Dishes not only educates but also invites dialogue about the enduring relationship between food, economy, and culture, making it an essential addition to the bookshelf of any food enthusiast or scholar.
Audiobook details
GenreOther, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A “boiled” dinner
26Brown beef stew
2Menu Suggestion
27Menu Suggestion
3For Variety
28For Variety
4Scotch meat patties
29Meat-potatoburgers
5Menu Suggestion
30Menu Suggestion
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6For Variety
31With Cooked Meat and Potatoes
7Kidney stew
32Ham and scalloped potatoes
8Menu Suggestion
33Menu Suggestion
9For Variety
34Other Potato-Meat Dishes
10Soy meat loaf
35Liver loaf
11Menu Suggestion
36Menu Suggestion
12For Variety
37Spanish sauce
13Sweet-sour spareribs, Chinese style
38Tongue-and-corn casserole
14Menu Suggestion
39Menu Suggestion
15Spareribs in Another Way
40For Variety
16Pork shoulder with savory stuffing: Savory Stuffing
41Poultry ...
17Swiss steak
42Stewed or steamed whole chicken
18Menu Suggestion
43Stewed or Steamed Chicken, in Pieces
19For Variety
44Chicken with dumplings
20Sausage with sweetpotato and apple
45Dumplings: Menu Suggestion
21Menu Suggestion
46Curried chicken with carrots: Menu Suggestion
22For Variety
47Roast turkey quarter or half
23Main-dish soup
48Cooked and canned meats and poultry ...
24Menu Suggestion
49Browned hash
25For Variety
50Menu Suggestion